Global Leaders and Nobel Laureates Rally for Muhammad Yunus, Urging Bangladesh to Halt Legal Cases

Over 170 global leaders and Nobel laureates, including Barack Obama and Ban Ki-moon, have called on Bangladesh's prime minister to halt legal proceedings against Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate who pioneered microcredit. They expressed concern over threats to democracy and human rights in the country and believe Yunus is facing continuous judicial harassment. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina responded by inviting international experts and lawyers to assess the legal proceedings. Yunus, who founded Grameen Bank, has faced investigations and charges from Hasina's administration since 2008. The global figures also urged credible upcoming elections in Bangladesh, while the main opposition party has alleged potential rigging and demanded a caretaker government.